Vinhas Novas White
Grape varieties: 40% Rabigato, 40% Arinto, 15% Galego, Dourado and 5% Esgana Cão.
Vinification: Hand-harvested. Fermentation with initial maceration under temperature control, followed by fermentation in used French oak barrels. Battonage for 6 weeks.
Aging: 50% aged for 10 months in 600-litre French oak barrels (aged for 2 years).
Colour: Bright citrine.
Aroma: Fresh herbs, lemon peel and orange zest, as well as hints of flint (minerality).
Flavour: On the palate, it is dry, austere and well-structured, with a vibrant, taut acidity that stands out, alongside noble hints of bitterness that lend it vigour and length.
Serve: 10 to 12⁰
Consumption: Immediate or storage.
Harmonisation: Grilled fish, seafood, Mediterranean cuisine and soft cheeses.
Producer: Adega do Monte Branco
Enology: Luís Louro e Inês Capão
Category: Portuguese Wines – Alentejo
Awards and Notes:
- Robert Parker – 93/100 (2023)
- Great Choices – 18/20 (2023)
